Upcoming Events
Sunday, February 16
8 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:30 AM - 12 Noon
Nursery Care Available (infant-4 yo)
9 AM
Sunday School (kids 4-12 yo) New! Parents of young children are invited to gather for fellowship in the second-floor Library while their kids attend Sunday School.
Adult Formation (info below)
10:15 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Children's Chapel & Godly Play
11:30 AM
Fellowship
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Wednesday Noonday Eucharist Service
Our Wednesday Noonday Eucharist services provide a brief opportunity in the midst of a busy week to pause, rest, pray, and worship.
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Lent 2025 at Good Shepherd
Adult Formation in Lent
On each of the six Sundays in Lent, Susan Lewellen will offer a series of classes on Contemplative Prayer. During each session, Susan will discuss the history, meaning, and benefits of this ancient practice as well as leading prayer sessions. The first class will be held in the Ennis Parlor at 9:00am on March 9th. All are welcome to attend. Contact Susan Lewellan at susanlewellen@icloud.com for more information.
Lenten Suppers
On Thursday evenings in Lent, the Church of the Good Shepherd will host a series of potluck suppers in Shepherd's Hall. Join us for food, fellowship, and an opportunity to reflect on our shared journey through this Holy Season. These gatherings will be held on March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, and April 10. Mark your calendars.
Stations of the Cross
On Fridays in Lent, Richard Netherby will once again be leading walking meditations through the Stations of the Cross. All those interested in deepening their experience of this Holy season are invited to join him in the sanctuary at noon each week for prayer and the silent contemplation of the Passion. These meditative walks will begin on March 7.
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Volunteers Needed for March 9 at the Cheshire House!
The Cheshire House is the Episcopal Campus ministry at NCSU. We partner with other local Episcopal churches to provide lunches to their staff and students (about 15 people). Good Shepherd provides lunch one Sunday each month.
We are hoping to recruit a few more volunteers to help out on March 9! Please sign up here if you are able to help!
If you are unable to help on March 9, but interested in helping this ministry in the future, please contact: Karen Boyne
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Pancake Supper- March 4
The Great Fast of Lent is almost upon us. Before we take the plunge, however, let's enjoy one last night of indulgence. The annual EYC Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on March 4th from 6-7:30pm. Join us in Shepherd's Hall for a night of music, fellowship, and enough pancakes and bacon to keep you satisfied for forty long days. Admission is free but all donations go to support the Episcopal Youth Community. Games and activities for kids will be provided. Come on down and help us put the "gras" back in Mardi Gras.
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Adult Formation Class
Origin Stories & Outreach Legacies: Good Shepherd Church & Saint Augustine’s School - led by Lynn Hoke, Diocesan Archivist, at 9 AM in the Ennis Suite.
Using documentary resources from both the parish and diocesan archives, Lynn will chronicle the launch of several early physical sites and programs to serve the residents of Raleigh and beyond. Handouts with chronologies and online “history” links will be provided each Sunday. At the final session on March 2, Lynn will offer a guided tour of the main Diocesan Archives collection currently housed on the second floor of our Parish Life Center, in a lease arrangement with Good Shepherd. Join us!
Monthly Men’s Fellowship Lunch
The newly reinvigorated group will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 12 noon at High Park Grill. No reservation is required, and everyone is welcome to join the group at 625 E. Whitaker Mill Road. Join us this Thursday, March 13th at Noon
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Who better to have a ladder long enough to reach our nave spotlights than a roofing company!? Our own Chas Sharp, a manager at Baker Roofing, not only secured a 40 ft ladder but donned his safety gear and took the climb to the buttress-mounted spotlights to refocus them. Chas was joined by his coworker, Matt Green. We so appreciate these gentlemen resolving a problem that had been persisting for years. Thank you, Chas and Matt! | | |
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Join Our Mission Trip to Costa Rica
Good Shepherd is planning a mission trip to Costa Rica to support our companion Diocesan community. We'll choose a specific project based on the skills of our participants, but our primary aim is to build lasting relationships and embrace fellowship. Please complete the following form to indicate your interest: Interest Form
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Needed: Men's Winter Clothing and More!
Cleaning out your closets? Food Not Bombs is a long-running mutual aid group in need of men's winter clothes and shoes, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, underwear, sleeping bags, and tents for distribution every Saturday in Moore Square. Items should be clean and in decent condition. Please place your donations in the labeled bins in the PLC foyer during church and Parish Office hours. Contact Bethany Pergerson with any questions. Thanks for helping us spread the warmth!
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Church Mouse - Volunteers Needed
The Church Mouse Program is a program of volunteers who reach out to young adult members of our parish in their first year away from home (college, military, etc). Each volunteer joins a team of CGS members and our goal is that each volunteer is in charge of one care package over the course of a year. This helps to keep our young people connected to the Good Shepherd community and know that we are cheering for them and praying for them as they go out on their own for the first time. Interested in helping? Contact: Karen Boyne
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Battery Recycling Project
The Green Team is collecting batteries in the Parish Life Center lobby to dispose of them properly. To date we have collected and disposed of 87 pounds of batteries - keeping nearly 100 pounds out of the landfill. Thank you and keep up the good work! If you have questions about the Battery Recycling Project, please contact Beth Hahn
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Vacation Bible School 2025
June 23- 26 (Monday-Thursday), 9 AM - 12 Noon
Ages Pre-K through 5th Grade
(nursery care will be available for younger children)
Hey kids! Start packing your bags for an incredible Vacation Bible School journey this summer. Registration is open now through May 31.
Visit the VBS webpage to register now! cgs-raleigh.org/VBS
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Let the children come together and grow in faith and friendship!
Kids 4-12 years old enjoy
- Sunday School every Sunday at 9 AM.
- Children's Chapel & Godly Play every Sunday at 10:15 AM.
Nursery care for younger children is available every Sunday from 8:30 AM until 12 Noon.
Parents of young children are invited to gather for fellowship in the second-floor Library while their kids attend Sunday School!
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A Note to Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers of Our Youngest Beloved
Are you receiving emails and updates about childrens activities and events? If not, be sure to CLICK HERE so we're able to be in touch. Thank you!
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Episcopal Youth Community
Click here to read the latest EYC News, including upcoming activities and events.
Looking Ahead...
2025
- Feb. 14-16 - EYC Retreat at the Trinity Center
- March 2 - EYC Meeting
- March 4 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
- July 20-26 - EYC Mission Trip
For information about the Episcopal Youth Community at The Church of the Good Shepherd, email the Rev. Justin Gabbard or give him a call at 859-630-2835.
To receive text messages about upcoming EYC events, CLICK HERE to be added to the list.
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The Church of the Good Shepherd Prayer List | |
- Roy Wright
- Catherine and Bob Williams
- Janet Gilliam
- Ralph Sanders
- Pete Taylor
- Martha Bailey
- Peggy Hawks
- Darrell Dennis
- Janie Ward-Newton
- William Short
- Paul Hoch
- Brinley Harris
- Don Caudill
- Jane Mayhew
- Janet Watrous
- Reginald Fuller
- Jerry Smith
- Branch Alexander
- Kathy Acton
- Bob Kirchgessner
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- Josephine Placa
- Dorothy Allen Smith
- Tammy Gregory
- Suzy McPherson
- Alison Kindt
- Dawn Downs
- Susan Jorenby
- Mike Deloatch
- Jordan Maylee
- Gary Blaettler
- The Holloway Family
- the people of Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon
- the people of Ukraine and Russia
- victims of gun violence; and those affected by drought, heat, floods, storms, and fires, especially those impacted by Hurricane Helene and wildfires in Southern California.
- In the diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Grace, Clayton; St. Clement’s, Clemmons; and Christ Church, Cleveland.
- In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Church of Bangladesh.
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The people of The Church of the Good Shepherd are eager to join you in lifting your prayers to God. Please tell us how we can pray with you by CLICKING HERE to submit a prayer request.
Prayer requests added to our public prayer list will be refreshed every month; please feel free to resubmit them if you would like them to remain on the prayer list.
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If you are looking for meaningful ways to serve the parish, please consider the ministries listed below. The contacts listed will be excited to provide more information.
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Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM; Fridays by appointment
Pastoral Care Emergencies
Please call the Pastoral Care Support Line 919.831.2008
Prayer Requests
Please CLICK HERE to submit a prayer request.
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Announcements and photos to share with our parish family are always welcome!
New! Please email your contributions to cgsnews@cgs-raleigh.org
The deadline for newsletter submissions is Wednesday at 2 PM. Thank you!
Announcements may be edited for content and space.
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